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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Manigod

Merdassier Pass – L'Étale loop from Col de la Croix Fry

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Manigod

Merdassier Pass – L'Étale loop from Col de la Croix Fry

Hard

5.0

(3)

65

hikers

Merdassier Pass – L'Étale loop from Col de la Croix Fry

07:24

13.2km

1,490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.06 km for 3.23 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

Merdassier Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Situated at an altitude of precisely 1,500 meters, this pass is not far from the Croix Fry pass. It offers a magnificent playground as well as superb panoramas of the surrounding mountains.

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341 m

Merdassier

Highlight • Settlement

Great place for a break and to start a hike: “La Vieille Ferme”. Large parking lot.

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3

1.58 km

Comburce Climbing Area

Highlight • Climb

Cliff of Nant Gothier. Beautiful surroundings and quiet. Perfect for initiation. 10 Via Ferrata from 4c to 5c.

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1.63 km

Climbing wall

Highlight • Climb

Something for every climber

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5

6.46 km

L'Étale

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent view, be careful the last 100m are a bit exposed.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

3.24 km

1.38 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

8.18 km

3.24 km

1.11 km

624 m

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Highest point (2,410 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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